Volvo EC160E Excavator (plastic) 1/16 – RTR – E598-003

The Double-E Volvo EC160E (E598-003) is a 1/16 scale RTR excavator designed for display and very light digging. This is the plastic (ABS) version, so it’s not comparable to the full metal version. It still offers realistic functions like screw drive with metal gears, lights/sound, and a 3-in-1 tool set (bucket, grapple and breaker).

Features:

• Scale: 1/16
• Type: RTR (Ready-to-Run)
• Version: plastic (ABS) – for display and light work
• Screw drive + metal gears (drivetrain/gears/joints)
• Bucket lifting capacity: up to approx. 1.5 kg
• 3-in-1 tools included: bucket + grapple + breaker
• Lights & sound
• Control: 2.4GHz radio or smartphone app
• Range: approx. 25 m
• Battery (machine): 7.4V 1200mAh

Overview

This EC160E is a great “jobsite” model if you want realistic motion and detail without the weight of a full metal excavator. The screw drive and metal gears deliver controlled boom/arm/bucket movement, and the extra tools let you change the look and use-case quickly. With its ABS build, it’s best suited for display, loose material and light-duty use.

Specifications:

• Model: Double-E Volvo EC160E / E598-003
• Scale: 1/16
• Type: RTR
• Material: ABS hard plastic with metal gears and counterweight plates
• Battery (excavator): 7.4V 1200mAh
• Remote control: 2.4GHz (requires 3× AA batteries, not included)
• Range: approx. 25 m
• Bucket lifting capacity: up to approx. 1.5 kg

Required for operation:

• 3× AA batteries for the transmitter (not included)

In the box:

• Double-E Volvo EC160E excavator RTR (plastic)
• 2.4GHz transmitter
• 7.4V 1200mAh battery
• Standard bucket + grapple + breaker (3-in-1)
• Other accessories/manual (TBA)

Conclusion

If you want a 1/16 Volvo excavator for display and light-duty use, with screw drive, lights/sound and 3 tools included, the Double-E EC160E plastic version (E598-003) is a solid pick.